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LA53 OPX

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OPX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,779 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short wire sticking out of radio not insulated (1.9.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rubber bush tied to exhaust may melt and cause a fire risk

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,820 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,812 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,654 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads very low on edges

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,328 miles

movement on both front roll bar links

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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LA53 OPX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA53 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA53 OPX registered?

LA53 OPX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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